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Examples of Autosome-Linked Genetic Diseases

The three examples of autosome-linked genetic disease are: 1. Sickle Cell Anemia 2. Alkaptonuria (Black Urine Disease) 3. Phenylketonuria. Example # 1. Sickle Cell Anemia: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited abnor­mal disease caused by mutation of autosomal gene. The red blood cells of certain individuals have peculiar property of undergoing reversible alterations in shape when subjected to changes in [...]

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Dosage Compensation/Lyon’s Hypothesis | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Dosage Compensation and Sex-Chromatin Bodies 2. Details about Dosage Compensation or Lyon's Hypothesis 3. Objectives behind the Proposition of Lyon's Hypothesis and 4. Evidences in Support of Lyon's Hypo­thesis. Dosage Compensation and Sex-Chromatin Bodies: In man it has been found that Y-chromosomes are genetically inert in comparison to the X-chromosomes and other [...]

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What is the Future of Human Genetics?

Get the answer of: What are the measurements in eugenics, euthenics and euphonic, and which should be considered for the betterment and improvement of future human generations? The following points are the answers to this question and must be taken into account: A. Eugenic Measurements: The measurements taken for the improve­ment of the human race before birth. The measurements of [...]

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